Introducing Steadlur and On the Road with Stretch Fuck’n Jeans with Philip Steadlur
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by WebMistress
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This week, we’re giving you a double-shot of new …
First, we’re starting a kick-ass new ‘zine diary feature, On the Road with Stretch Fuck’n Jeans, a weekly column featuring a pioneering artist and their world famous Lip Service Stretch Fuck’n Jeans. We’ll get to come along for their travels and adventures as they share their thoughts, photos, and videos, the mayhem and mud they get into in their favorite jeans. Check in every Wednesday for a peek into the world of the hot rockers and rebels who have made Lip Service even hotter!
We are also excited as hell to introduce you to one of RoadRunner Records’ hottest new bands, Atlanta’s own Steadlur. From line-up changes to living out of cars and rich girl’s pocketbooks to fist fighting their way through redneck crowds in the seedy Atlanta underground, Steadlur have survived four years of ups and downs on the road to success. Drawing influence from the likes of Guns n’ Roses to Motley Crüe to Foo Fighters to KISS, and everything in between, Steadlur kick out their signature brand of rock ‘n’ roll ecstasy, complete with anthemic melodies and addictive hooks. Here’s just a taste, their latest single, Bumpin’.
You can check out more Steadlur at their MySpace page and buy their debut CD through RoadRunner Records.
Bringing it all together for us is Philip Steadlur, lead singer and guitarist of Steadlur, who will take us on our first journey. Outspoken frontman, certified wildman (ask him about a certain ride in a Hummer or a particular hotel suite sometime … or maybe just ask him what he’s been up to lately!), and B-movie/horror aficionado, Phil is one fascinating dude. Follow his Twitter stream and see what we mean … anybody this interesting, we want to follow and see what he’s up to when he’s not rocking a crowd.
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So, we asked him to tell us what he’s up to for the next month while he’s out rocking his Lip Service Stretch Fuck’n Jeans. We honestly have no idea what he’ll have to say, we only know we can’t wait to read his weekly column to find out! We had a chance to ask Philip a few questions as a glimpse into his life before his updates start next week … here’s what he had to say for himself:
Two brothers and two friends from Atlanta, GA- rockin’ and rollin’– livin’ the dream, but it’s bound to have some rough patches sometimes. What’s the hardest part of being in Steadlur?
Being in a band with my brother is the hardest yet coolest thing, I love being able to create music with my little brother but we fight about the dumbest things and the band just sits back and waits for it to end…haha I feel sorry for them sometimes.
Partyin’ alone can’t bring eternal joy to someone’s life (or….can it?). What do you do when you’re not partying?
I write a lot, watch horror movies, play guitar, talk to my woman on the phone, play with my dog, haha watch horror movies! I’m actually like a closet nerd/hermit. I love alone time so I’ll lock myself away from the world, watch movies and sit around on IMDB.com and look up more movies, actors, useless knowledge and watch YouTube. I’m also addicted to Tetris and reading Fangoria magazines.
What first attracted you to rock n roll? And what keeps you going?
Well, it was always in my blood, but I didn’t realize it till about age 12 when I heard the song Creep by Radiohead. The guitar tone lit me up like Christmas! I wanted to make sounds like that but I didn’t have a guitar, so I made my dad get me one that week. Then I broke it and I had to duct tape it back together because he refused to buy me another one.
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A band being compared to Steel Panther (Los Angeles more-than-just-a-cover-band gone global phenom) has got to have a sense of humor about them. Do you like that you’re compared to that 80’s glam party stereotype? In which ways is it accurate/inaccurate?
Well, we both play rock & roll but I think they have like a gimmick thing going on (which is way cool, I totally dig them!). They are rad, funny as hell and their guitarist can shred. I think they are more Van Halen, Poison and we lean more to Gn’R or Skid Row. When we shot our video for “bumpin’” in LA, afterward we went and watched their show. It blew me away! Those guys had me laughing all night and I think I drank like 10 red headed sluts.
Okay, we have to ask … How do you keep your hair looking so great?
I never wash it and my little sister helps me, haha she’s bad ass! Every band we tour with picks on us about our jeans and long black hair. They always say “Hey Steadlur queers, stay out of my sister’s closet!” or “Cut your hair!”. It’s all in good fun but, deep down inside. I know they might be just a little jealous.
We have been asked if it’s a requirement to have long black hair and stretch jeans to be in Steadlur, I always say, “Yeah. It is, actually.”
What are your favorite rock n roll fashion essentials?
Scarves, bandanas, bangles, my guitars … I love a rad necklace or two … I sometimes paint my nails, black jeans, wine, my favorite shirt and I should stop because I could go on and on…..
What do you have to say to anyone who has still not discovered Steadlur yet?
“Hello, my name is Philip. You should check my band out if you get a chance; it goes well with a cold beer…. CHEERS!”
What’s in the works for Steadlur? Upcoming tour(s), recordings, give us the skinny on where you’re headed!
At the moment, we are taking a small breather but planning tours, writing, vacationing and just looking towards our future. Mainly, just writing, though we are always jamming, writing new songs or getting tattooed and having a good time.
Join Philip Steadlur On the Road with Stretch Fuck’n Jeans on the Lip Service Webzine every Wednesday!
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